# HomeWorks Energy

**Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Part of:** Mass Save · **Address:** 59 Tosca Dr, Stoughton, MA 02072 · **Phone:** (781) 305-3319 · **Website:** https://www.homeworksenergy.com/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=stoughton · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 1.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 6 sources.
80% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

HomeWorks Energy is a Massachusetts home-performance company with a Stoughton listing and Charlestown BBB address. Its website says it provides Mass Save home-energy assessments, insulation and air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless systems, and HVAC repair and maintenance; it reports roots in 2008 and Max Veggeberg taking leadership in 2013.

The record is mixed. Several 2025 and 2026 Google reviews praise careful insulation, clean and efficient crews, communication, and professional work. Other reviews report unfinished or defective insulation and HVAC work, poor communication, cold homes after insulation, and high costs. Recent Reddit accounts repeat concerns about incomplete work, messy installation, unqualified technicians, and difficulty reaching the company.

Before booking, get the scope, equipment, rebate assumptions, follow-up obligations, and all costs in writing. Confirm who will inspect completed insulation or HVAC work and how defects are corrected. The company lists Mass Save partnership, BPI-certified experts, and several licenses; verify license scope and current status directly.

HomeWorks may fit homeowners seeking Mass Save assessments or efficiency upgrades who are willing to document the work and confirm quality-control and escalation procedures before authorizing installation.

**Strengths:**
- Insulation crews — recent reviews praise careful, clean work
- Communication — several homeowners cite clear and prompt communication
- Energy assessments — Mass Save assessments are a core offering

**Concerns:**
- Work completion — recent accounts describe unfinished or defective work
- Communication gaps — reviews report difficulty reaching the company
- Installation quality — complaints cite mess, incorrect components, and poor results
- Project costs — one review reports unexpectedly high upgrade pricing

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google shows 4.2 stars from 19 ratings, while BBB provides an A+ letter grade that is not a customer-review average
- Public reviews range from detailed praise to recent severe complaints about workmanship and follow-up

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- HomeWorks Energy provides Massachusetts home energy assessments, insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless solutions, and HVAC repair and maintenance. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “HomeWorks Energy provides Massachusetts home energy assessments, insulation and air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless solutions, and HV…”
- The company reports that Scott Veggeberg founded it in 2008 and Max Veggeberg took the reins in 2013. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Scott Veggeberg started HomeWorks Energy in his garage in 2008, and Max Veggeberg took the reins in 2013.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Scott Veggeberg founded the company and Max Veggeberg became its leader in 2013”
- Google shows 4.2 stars from 19 ratings, while BBB gives the company an A+ grade and accreditation. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HomeWorks%20Energy&query_place_id=ChIJTfxsqCqH5IkRcjBaxGtGu0w) — “Google: 4.2★ from 19 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- Recent reviews praise careful insulation work, clean crews, communication, and professionalism. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214dWNGUkxkMHBhY21WaWFVczFTMnRGYW14T09YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxucFRLd0pacmViaUs1S2tFamxOOXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rafael and his team were professional, worked consistently and thoroughly on insulating my house with extra care. They even found discoun…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psNmVVVlBVVkpEWTJGVGRUaHZNelo1VmtjeVVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjl6eUVPUVJDY2FTdThvMzZ5VkcyUXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Darrell Quist, Patrick and Lee. Were awesome efficient clean and thorough. Thank you for the service”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkb1NVTmZNa0pETFU1Vk5rNWhVSE5WVVZoUE5GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdoSUNfMkJDLU5VNk5hUHNVUVhPNFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cranberry and Stephen did my insulation. They were professional, friendly,  and courteous. The tasks was done with great care and experti…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taR1JUYzNWM05NWWs5c1oySkRUV2R0V0V4NWRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZGRTc3V3NMYk9sZ2JDTWdtWEx5dWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff and crew were great. Friendly, communicative,thorough, and efficient. I would recommend them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WM0xVNUVXRTVMWWtwVVVVaFVhR1pEWVdOWldtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnV3LU5EWE5LYkpUUUhUaGZDYWNZWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff and his crew did a great job! Cleaned up after work well!”
- Reviews and Reddit posts report defective or unfinished work, poor communication, messy installations, and high costs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KNVNsOUZSRGxzZUhJdGF6Ulphbmw2TUdwU05HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJ5Sl9FRDlseHItazRZanl6MGpSNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I would advise anyone to AVOID Homeworks Energy at all costs. They do inferior work, have unqualified technicians and do an awful job com…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT213MmFtNU9ibk5sV0dGUk9VZ3hiblZwVkUxU2FtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4cbb466bc45a3072!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmw2am5ObnNlWGFROUgxbnVpVE1Samc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Such a waste of money. While advertising as energy savings, it is more energy wasting and loosing money for mediocre services.  The price…”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/ofk5gjm/) — “r/massachusetts — Homeworks Energy is a mess of a company, don’t use them for MassSave projects.”
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/ofkb14g/) — “r/massachusetts — HomeWorks fucked up a bunch of my house and left the project unfinished.”
- The company states that it is a Mass Save partner with BPI-certified home energy experts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Mass Save partner”
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: BPI-certified home energy experts”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Air Sealing, Cooling, Ductless Solutions, Heating, Home Energy Assessments, HVAC Preventative Mai…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “HomeWorks Energy provides Massachusetts home energy assessments, insulation and air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless solutions, and HV…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Air Sealing, Cooling, Ductless Solutions, Heating, Home Energy Assessments, HVAC Preventative Mai…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “HomeWorks Energy provides Massachusetts home energy assessments, insulation and air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless solutions, and HV…”
- Specializes in Insulation & Weatherization _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Air Sealing, Cooling, Ductless Solutions, Heating, Home Energy Assessments, HVAC Preventative Mai…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com) — “HomeWorks Energy provides Massachusetts home energy assessments, insulation and air sealing, heating and cooling, ductless solutions, and HV…”

## License

Status: **active** (#961-SM-B, hvac) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-09, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/): 10 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HomeWorks%20Energy&query_place_id=ChIJTfxsqCqH5IkRcjBaxGtGu0w): 4.2★ from 19 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HomeWorks%20Energy&query_place_id=ChIJTfxsqCqH5IkRcjBaxGtGu0w): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlestown/profile/home-performance-contractor/homeworks-energy-0021-132630): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.watertownmanews.com/2025/07/01/letter-city-endorsed-home-energy-assessment-company-should-not-solicit-tenants/): 9 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://www.homeworksenergy.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “HomeWorks fucked up a bunch of my house and left the project unfinished.” — u/nocolon in r/massachusetts (2026-04-11) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/ofkb14g/
- “They send guys out who are nearly braindead, use rented box trucks that they leave running for the entire duration of the job, and make a huge mess.” — u/toppsseller in r/massachusetts (2026-04-11) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/ofk5gjm/
- “Homeworks Energy is a mess of a company, don’t use them for MassSave projects.” — u/ChickenWolfMonkey in r/massachusetts (2026-04-11) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/1sihasm/homeworks_energy_is_a_mess_of_a_company_dont_use/
- “i had a pretty good experience with Homeworks to quote me for a heatpump for my house in medford.” — u/MarcBeingMarc in r/medfordma (2026-04-01) — https://www.reddit.com/r/medfordma/comments/1kwmtok/cleanchoice_energy_homeworks_energy/odr543k/
- “the Homeworks Energy techs have seemed a bit mystified by the boiler each time they’ve come out to troubleshoot” — u/cronchsupreme in r/medfordma (2025-12-02) — https://www.reddit.com/r/medfordma/comments/1pc8ktc/hvac_recommendations_for_burnham_gas_boiler/
- “During its Sept. 5 meeting (see Wellesley Media recording), Wellesley Sustainability Director Marybeth Martello gave an update on the town’s partnership with Mass Save-affilate HomeWorks, which has be…” — theswellesleyreport.com (2025-10-07) — https://theswellesleyreport.com/2025/10/theres-been-non-stop-climate-action-in-wellesley/
- “City-Endorsed Home Energy Assessment Company Should Not Solicit Tenants” — watertownmanews.com (2025-07-01) — https://www.watertownmanews.com/2025/07/01/letter-city-endorsed-home-energy-assessment-company-should-not-solicit-tenants/
- “I need some help understanding the services/savings either CleanChoice or Homeworks Energy would provide.” — u/quan234 in r/medfordma (2025-05-27) — https://www.reddit.com/r/medfordma/comments/1kwmtok/cleanchoice_energy_homeworks_energy/
- “Poor work quality, poor communication, unprofessional, and zero pride in work.” — complaintsboard.com (2025-05-01) — https://www.complaintsboard.com/homeworks-energy-poor-work-quality-poor-communication-unprofessional-and-zero-pride-in-work-c1990522
- “HomeWorks Energy” — bizjournals.com (2025-03-11) — https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2025/03/11/perch-energy-merges-arcadia-new-venture-solar.html
- “Max Veggeberg, the CEO and Founder of Tetra, an AI-enabled home services company” — franklinobserver.town.news (2024-12-10) — https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/283508/expert-warns-changes-mass-save-program
- “HomeWorks Energy, the now $100 million company” — homepros.news (2023-12-26) — https://homepros.news/home-services-startup-tetra-lands-10-5-million-for-expansion/
- “We were quoted $48,000 (before the 10K rebate). I was shocked at how expensive that was” — u/EuclidsStairs in r/massachusetts (2023-01-23) — https://www.reddit.com/r/massachusetts/comments/10jn99y/got_a_quote_for_a_ductless_mini_split_48k_for/
- “HomeWorks Energy representatives going door-to-door after Oct. 19 seeking to sign up residents for free home energy assessments through Mass Save.” — gloucestertimes.com (2022-09-21) — https://www.gloucestertimes.com/a-knock-could-save-energy-combat-climate-change/article_6ca7e7c6-39e7-11ed-b418-cb9933e41faf.html
- “all other customers can go through HomeWorks Energy” — berkshireeagle.com (2021-02-19) — https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/what-is-mass-save-partnership-offers-chance-to-lower-energy-costs-emissions/article_00cd1216-7151-11eb-a1d0-2fe40dd29e6c.html
- “Salesforce Developer - Homeworks Energy” — u/sForceJobs in r/SalesforceCareers (2020-02-28) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalesforceCareers/comments/favhmq/salesforce_developer_homeworks_energy/
- “An advantage with HPC's like homeworks is that they will be very aggressive in getting back to you” — u/irrelevant88 in r/boston (2018-11-19) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/9y9nr1/should_i_get_a_mass_save_home_energy_assessment/ea135ga/
- “HPC (or Home Performance Contractors): organizations that do energy audits and do insulation and HVAC install work” — u/irrelevant88 in r/boston (2018-11-19) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/9y9nr1/should_i_get_a_mass_save_home_energy_assessment/ea07doi/
- “Should I get a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment through HomeWorks Energy?” — u/crazy_eric in r/boston (2018-11-18) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/9y9nr1/should_i_get_a_mass_save_home_energy_assessment/
- “The property was fully leased at the time of sale with a long-term lease in place to HomeWorks Energy” — prescottios.com — https://www.prescottios.com/news/closed-235-essex-street-whitman-ma

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Donald Albro · 2026-06-12**: I would advise anyone to AVOID Homeworks Energy at all costs. They do inferior work, have unqualified technicians and do an awful job communicating to get problems resolved. They installed a heat pump, hot water heater, and insulated our home. Here is a list of the things done wrong.
Day 1 installed…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason H · 2026-04-16**: Rafael and his team were professional, worked consistently and thoroughly on insulating my house with extra care. They even found discounts where they could. Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda McAlear · 2026-01-21**: Darrell Quist, Patrick and Lee. Were awesome efficient clean and thorough. Thank you for the service
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Freeman · 2025-12-10**: Cranberry and Stephen did my insulation. They were professional, friendly,  and courteous. The tasks was done with great care and expertise.  The surely deserve perfect 10.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christina Bailey · 2025-12-08**: Jeff and crew were great. Friendly, communicative,thorough, and efficient. I would recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Slava Oleinik · 2025-12-03**: Jeff and his crew did a great job! Cleaned up after work well!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ronnie Caggiano · 2025-10-02**: Nate and Mitch were great!! Professional job we'll done.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · LlynnC P · 2025-08-22**: Such a waste of money. While advertising as energy savings, it is more energy wasting and loosing money for mediocre services.  The price it takes to switch to their services while if something doesn't work you called for maintenance, the response will be to find an electrician to fix the problem. M…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Courtney Spencer · 2023-08-21**: Really appreciated the unsolicited letter for an energy assessment. -10/10
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Avitabile · 2022-12-11**: Company did the job with experience and knowledge. Our house is still cold after insulation. Either we need new windows or wall insulation which needs to be rechecked.

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